Public Health

FACTORS INFLUENCING HIV PREVENTIVE PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN TAKORADI

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency

SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN GHANA

ABSTRACT Studies have established that suicidal ideation is associated with risk

INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES AMONG HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS IN MANYA KROBO DISTRICT, EASTERN REGION, GHANA. (#18705)

Abstract This study was aimed at providing comprehensive information on infant an

KNOWLEDGE AND SCREENING PRACTICES OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS AT GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ACCRA (#18704)

ABSTRACT Background Cervical cancer is a Public Health threat. The disease impose

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PREVALENCE OF EARLY MARRIAGE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SASA, AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The practice of early marriage has persisted in some Nigerian tribes, de

PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS CONCERNING CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Corporal Punishment (CP) is one of the ways of disciplining students whe

Perceptions of Refugees About the Durable Solutions: A Case Study of the Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana

ABSTRACT Refugees living in the Buduburam camp of Ghana suffer from numerous soci

Bioterrorism and it's Public Health Implications

This paper is aimed at creating awareness among health professionals including he

Insurgency, IDPs and Public Heath Implications

Conflicts are considered a major barrier to social, political and quality health

Sexual and Reproductive Health Education Among Dressmakers and Hairdressers in the Assin South District

ABSTRACT This study explored how dressmakers and hairdressers in the Assin South

PREDISPOSING FACTORS TO EXTRAMARITAL SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG MARRIED MEN IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT In Nigeria there is anecdotal evidence that married men are more likely

STRUCTURE AND CAUSES OF MORTALITY IN THE KASSENA– NANKANA DISTRICT OF UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA: 1995– 1999

ABSTRACT Since 1662 demographers have been interested in mortality with the disco

PERCEPTIONS OF MARRIED MEN AND WOMEN RELATING TO CAESAREAN SECTION IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Caesarean Section (CS) is an operative technique by which a fetus is del

OCULAR HEALTH AMONG COCOA FARMERS AT MFUOM IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Agricultural work is one of the riskiest occupations for the eye due to

INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES AMONG HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS IN MANYA KROBO DISTRICT, EASTERN REGION, GHANA

Abstract This study was aimed at providing comprehensive information on infant an

KNOWLEDGE AND SCREENING PRACTICES OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS AT GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ACCRA. (#18357)

ABSTRACT  Background  Cervical cancer is a Public Health threat. The disease impo

ASSESSMENT OF THE EMERGING TREND OF SHISHA SMOKING IN ACCRA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT Background Water pipe (shisha) smoking is gaining popularity worldwide,

FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AMONG ADOLESCENT IN GA EAST MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Background: Addressing the reproductive health needs of adolescents rema

AGGRESSIVE PROSTATE CANCER AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING ONCOLOGY CLINIC AT THE KORLEBU TEACHING HOSPITAL, ACCRA-GHANA

ABSTRACT Introduction: Prostate cancer is of increasing public health concern and

ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV AMONG SELECTED DISTRICTS IN THE EASTERN REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: The HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a public health concern in Afr

ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS IN SEDIMENT, WATER AND FISH FROM THE ANKOBRA AND TANO RIVER BASINS IN GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: Arsenic (As), mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb) are toxic heavy met

BIOMASS FUEL USE AND RESPIRATORY REALM AMONG GA-KENXEYMAKERS AT CHORKOR, A SUBURB OF ACCRA IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: The use of biomass fuel for cooking leads to the production

KNOWLEDGE AND SCREENING PRACTICES OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS AT GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ACCRA.

ABSTRACT Background Cervical cancer is a Public Health threat. The disease impose

PERCEPTIONS OF FAIRNESS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG EMPLOYEES OF GHANA HEALTH SERVICE IN CAPE COAST AND HO

ABSTRACT In 2003, Ghana Health Service (GHS) introduced an appraisal system with

PARENT–ADOLESCENT COMMUNICATION ABOUT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: A CASE STUDY OF THE ASHIEDU KETEKE SUB-METRO, ACCRA

iv ABSTRACT Background: Globally, adolescent period is a critical developmental p

TRENDS IN DOG BITES AND HUMAN RABIES IN GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA

ABSTRACT Background Rabies remain a public health threat although can be eliminat

SEXUAL RISK BEHAVIOR OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS IN THE WA MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Introduction: HIV/AIDS remains one of the world’s most important Public

SEXTING AND RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNIVERSITY OF GHANA STUDENTS

ABSTRACT Background: Youth sexuality is of paramount interest to many stakeholder

METHODS OF SELF – INDUCED ABORTION. A COMMUNITY BASED STUDY IN THE GA- EAST DISTRICT OF GREATER ACCRA REGION.

ABSTRACT Purpose: In Ghana the available statistics on unsafe abortions could onl

UPTAKE OF INTERMITTENT PREVENTIVE TREATMENT FOR MALARIA AND BIRTH OUTCOMES IN SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE BRONG AHAFO REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Background Malaria in pregnancy is a public health problem especially in